Festival Review: Takedown Festival 2025 (Day 2) – Portsmouth Guildhall (5th April 2025)

There was an earlier start on Day 2 of Takedown Festival but at least I knew where everything was now and my leg muscle memory kicked in as I started to dart between all the musical goodness on offer across the three stages. From a punter’s point of view, this festival was extremely well organised. … Continue reading Festival Review: Takedown Festival 2025 (Day 2) – Portsmouth Guildhall (5th April 2025)

Live Band Profile – Badgerfest 2019

October 18th at the Bread Shed in Manchester will see Badgerfest in all its glory with twenty-two bands over two days for little more than £20. That's approximately £1 per band and with a sterling line up on show, you will not see a better bargain anywhere. Badgerfest is the idea of one man, namely … Continue reading Live Band Profile – Badgerfest 2019

Review: blanket – Our Brief Encounters

When I used to play in bands one of my favourite destinations for a gig was Blackpool. It’s such a fantastic city, steeped in musical heritage. The people are ultra-friendly and really know how to have a good time. To have half the band and audience dancing on the tables at the end of the … Continue reading Review: blanket – Our Brief Encounters